#PITCHING A TV PILOT SERIES#
Yet it takes more than just a good series or a good pilot script to get on Netflix’s radar you need to be able to communicate it well and pitch it in a way that will get their team excited. Netflix wants that too! Netflix execs are constantly on the lookout for exciting new voices and new series to fill their slate. It should be a comfort to know that you’re not the only one who wants your series on Netflix. But first there’s the matter of getting your series in front of them and pitching it effectively. If you’re a writer or creator, getting your series onto Netflix’s platform can spell success in a big way. Just look at the recent hit show BRIDGERTON, which has already been seen by a massive 80 million households (!!) since its release. It’s a titan in the industry, and with over 200 million subscribers worldwide, no one can put out content quite like them. Learn best practices to make your pitch work and what your pitching document should look likeįor many, the holy grail of television has become Netflix. Stage 32 + Netflix join forces to bring you an exclusive television pitch workshop During his time at the newly created NBC Studios, he oversaw a varied list of shows including: THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR and IN THE HOUSE, among others. After graduating from Loyola Law School, Chris got his start in television at NBC Studios as an associate and he quickly rose to becoming an executive.
Prior to joining Warner Bros., Chris spent seven years writing on various one-hour dramas including ER, THE PRACTICE and THE NEW TWILIGHT ZONE. In addition to these responsibilities, Chris has covered hit shows such as TWO AND A HALF MEN and SMALLVILLE for the Current Programs department. Over a period of 10 years in this role, Chris curated a roster of close to 100 writers and 50 directors representing the breakthrough emerging voices working on high-profile television shows today. Workshop, the writing and directing program for professionals looking to start and/or further their careers in television. Before Stage 13, Chris headed the Warner Bros. He was previously Senior Vice President of Scripted Content for Stage 13, overseeing all of the brand’s original scripted series and development slates across multiple genres, including Emmy nominated Netflix series’ SPECIAL and IT'S BRUNO. atĬhristopher Mack is Director, Creative Talent Investment & Development for Netflix International Originals. Your audience will feel your confidence and belief in your idea radiating out.Director, Creative Talent Investment & Development for Netflix International Originals. Have passion for your idea and believe in it. Lastly, remember to be brief and to be confident.
What can we expect to see from the rest of the series? What are the funny / sad / bonkers moments that will stand out as memorable? What's in the way? What types of things will they have to encounter as they try to reach their goals. Who is this about? Where are they in their lives? And before you arrive, use our patented formula below to make sure you hit on all of the important points:īriefly touch upon what inspired you to write this idea. Put yourself in their shoes and ask yourself what would you want in a show? Lastly, know your audience and their core desires. Don't let their imaginations run wild-anticipate their questions and create a slick proof-of-concept that will blow their minds. Why tell them what your show is about when you can show them. If you can create visuals for the presentation, that is a bonus. They are the most powerful tools that you have in your utility belt. The pitch meeting is the culmination of all of the work you have done thus far: your treatment, character breakdown, pilot script, logline and show bible were all created for this moment.
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